Thursday, 26 June 2008

Please forgive me the dreadful pun title but today my post has a bit of a nautical theme..The high C's being the doses of said Vitamins that I am taking to try and rid myself of a tenacious head cold...Feeling stuffy and with a throat like sandpaper I will not be saying very much today...I would like to show you what I have been up to whilst sneezing and sniffling..My latest vintage nostalgia box frame was inspired by a memory I had of messing about in boats during my childhood Cornish holidays... endless days of sandy feet and a sun burnt nose...and as I grew older and far from wiser... holiday romances.. one that has lasted 35 years..I would like to present to you

'HELLO SAILOR'

I must try and find a way of photographing my work without having a camera lens reflection in each frame..!I will be off now to pop some more pills and seek lemon and honey..In the meantime.. thank you so much for all your lovely comments re: my garden..I get so much pleasure from my plants but after all it is not I who should receive the credit for my garden .. it is dear old mother nature who does all the hard work!

21 comments:

Sailor boy Custard is very charming indeed - I'd go as far as saying that I love him! Your cold has not hindered your talent Mrs Custard, he is gorgeous. Wishing you lots of get well soon wishes and perhaps the odd hot toddy or two. Take careMx

Hi MicheleLove the latest scene. I know this area well as it is near where we live. I too have a cold. I just never get colds, the last one must have been years ago but I just feel YUK! Hope you feel better soon.Ruth x

Sorry to hear you're not well but it doesn't seem to have stopped your creativity. I love the latest frame. I see the map in the background is Southampton Water, somewhere I have sailed quite a bit myself and my Dad was sailing in and out of there the other week. So I really love the frame. Love the cute tiny bunting too. Hope the cold starts to get better soon and you have a good weekend. x

Sorry to hear you are under the weather Michele. I hope you have had some time to relax and no big orders which need processing yesterday? Aye, aye Captain, I love the sailor box. Lemons are good for you when you have a cold. How about a big slice of Lemon Meringue to make you feel better? x

Hope the vitamin C is helping and that you are feeling much better. What a sweet frame... i love the paper bunting and the newspaper boat. I must say that i didn't notice the camera reflection until you mentioned it. If it bothers you, could you perhaps, take the glass out just for the photo? Wishing you a speedy recovery and a happy weekend.ginny x

Summer colds always seem to be the worst ones.I love your sweet little sailor and the paper boat reminds me of when I was a child and we used to sail them in the washing up bowl!Hope you feel better soonRosie x

Your last post was delicious - such beautiful pictures. Love the house leek hair on that fab terracotta pot, and I've been trying to find names of white/cream roses with red/pink stripes - thankyou! Really enjoying your posts - although a bit behind because of the new arrival.

About Me

Welcome to Cowboys & Custard. My name is Michele and I live in the beautiful south west of England. I have a passion for childhood nostalgia which is reflected in my creations..
I live with my wonderful man and son, an eccentric tabby called Pickles and a Border Terrier called Minnie.
In my idle moments (ha!) I co-own Milly & Dottie's Emporium and co-organise The Original Vintage & Handmade Fair..